§ 13-1-4. DIRECTOR'S DUTIES.

(A)

The director shall perform the duties and have the authority necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the department under this chapter and applicable aviation law.

(B)

The director shall:

(1)

control and supervise the department's officers and employees in the performance of their duties;

(2)

cause the department to perform its duties under Section 13-1-3 ( Creation and Responsibilities of the Department of Aviation );

(3)

take necessary action to safeguard the public at an airport;

(4)

suspend or restrict air operations as necessary to protect public safety, including suspensions due to weather conditions, either directly or through an air traffic controller;

(5)

negotiate and execute contracts for the use of the airport or an airport facility, subject to approval by the council if required;

(6)

supervise the operation of the airport;

(7)

in coordination with airport air traffic control, direct:

(a)

the landing, takeoff, taxiing, or parking of aircraft; and

(b)

vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the air operations area;

(8)

direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the airport and control ground facilities; and

(9)

adopt and enforce rules and regulations necessary:

(a)

for the safe, convenient, and efficient management, use, and operation of an airport; or

(b)

to establish minimum standards for providers of goods or services to operate on an airport.

Source: 2003 Code Section 13-1-3; 1992 Code Section 17-2-3; Ord. 040729-16.